About us
A university that turns knowledge into a positive impact.
Luiss Guido Carli is an international university specializing in the social sciences.
In a world that’s constantly changing, our educational model combines academic rigor with the ability to turn analysis into action. We shape the leaders of tomorrow: professionals who can navigate complexity and make a real, lasting impact on society. From this balance between tradition and innovation comes our model: an ecosystem where knowledge turns into action, and action creates a real impact on society.
Luiss's Mission and Vision
We are guided by a clear vision: to train individuals who can interpret the transformations of the contemporary world and actively contribute to shaping its future.
Our mission is to create a positive, transformative, and lasting impact on society: we shape a new generation of change leaders and citizens of the future.
We don't just impart knowledge; we empower our students to explore complexity through three fundamental pillars:
- Quality and selectivity: We continuously enhance the profile of our talent to ensure standards of excellence.
- Digitalization and AI: We integrate Artificial Intelligence into research and teaching, viewing it not as an end in itself but as a powerful accelerator of independent judgment.
- Social impact: We promote social mobility and inclusion through a structured program of benefits for outstanding students, as well as dozens of scholarships for national, European, and non-EU students.
We promote critical thinking, decision-making skills, interdisciplinarity, ethical and social responsibility, and a collaborative mindset as the cornerstones of our educational model.
Our history
Founded in 1966, Luiss Guido Carli has carved out a unique path in academia over the years, establishing itself as a university deeply rooted in Italian and European culture and institutions, while also looking to the international stage.
Our history is shaped by courageous decisions and a continual openness to change. Building on our deep roots in Italian culture and institutions, we have forged our identity by blending the rigor of tradition with an innovative, global vision. Today, this legacy translates into an international network with over 315 academic partners and a well-established reputation at the top of global rankings.
At Luiss, our connection to the productive and institutional system is part of our DNA. As a leading institution for leadership education, we've broken down the barriers between the classroom and the real world.
Over time, the university has built a solid network of relationships with companies, public institutions, international organizations, and professional firms, resulting in the strategic co-design of educational programs. This ongoing dialogue allows us to update our programs in real time, staying ahead of emerging trends—from digital transformation to sustainability, all the way to the governance of complex organizations.
In a job market heavily influenced by Artificial Intelligence, we train talented individuals who can master technology without being dominated by it, equipping them with the independent judgment needed to make decisions and innovate.
"We train people the market is looking for and who the market often can't even imagine yet."
For partner companies and institutions, Luiss is a privileged point of contact: a direct channel to talent trained with methodological rigor, an international outlook, and the ability to operate in highly complex environments.
Collaboration with the professional world unfolds on multiple levels: from the involvement of professionals and managers in teaching, to the co-design of tailored training programs, and to applied research initiatives developed in partnership with public and private entities.
Luiss Rankings and Figures
Luiss is much more than a university: it's an open and dynamic ecosystem where teaching, research, and connections with the business and institutional worlds mutually reinforce each other. The numbers are the most concrete measure of this.
Rome: our international workshop
Rooted in Rome – the capital of institutions, culture, and international relations – Luiss serves as a bridge between Italy and the world.
Rome isn't just our headquarters; it's a unique competitive advantage. In this setting, historical heritage meets the digital frontier, giving students and researchers direct access to personal and professional networks that no other university can match in depth.
Tradition and the future coexist, giving rise to new perspectives.
Research Department
Through statistical data and targeted surveys, the Office generates empirical evidence that allows us to listen to the voices of students and alumni, enabling us to continually enhance our services, teaching, and strategic positioning. Through this internal analysis, Luiss turns data into concrete decisions, ensuring an academic offering that consistently meets the expectations of our talented students and adheres to the highest European quality standards.
Quality Assurance
At Luiss, quality isn't a static goal, but a rigorous, technical process of monitoring and self-assessment. The Quality Assurance system ensures that every teaching, research, and administrative activity meets the highest national (ANVUR) and international standards, guaranteeing the effectiveness of the educational model.
Built on the principles of transparency, accountability, and rigor, it employs dedicated bodies and constantly monitors results, because quality is a daily practice of continuous improvement.
Luiss: Statute and Regulations
Luiss operates within a robust and transparent regulatory framework that defines the university's legal identity, its governance structure, and the rules guiding its operations.
The bylaws, regulations, and institutional documents are available to students, faculty, staff, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of our organization.
Luiss: where knowledge turns into action, and action creates change.